When to visit
Boulder?

Discover the best time of year, based on historical climate, temperature, and precipitation.

Boulder
State of Colorado · United States of America

The best weather in Boulder is from July, August, September.consistent weather climate

Climate score
September
93

Perfect climate

☀️Pleasant

Temperature
11–26°C
Cold nights — bring layers
Feels like
9–24°C
Dry
Precipitation
26mm
Light rain · 4 days
Sunshine
11.2h
Mostly clear
Humidity (%)
47%
Dry
Annual Climate Analysis
Temperature, Rain & Feels Like
Rain
Actual Temp
Feels Like
-20°-10°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Monthly Overview
Score201823456989919293672924
ClimatePolarPolarColdColdColdPleasantPleasantPleasantPleasantColdColdPolar
Temperature-8–3°C-9–4°C-5–9°C0–14°C5–18°C12–26°C15–30°C14–28°C11–26°C3–17°C-3–10°C-6–5°C
Feels like-13–-1°C-14–0°C-9–6°C-4–11°C2–17°C10–26°C14–30°C13–28°C9–24°C0–14°C-7–6°C-11–1°C
Precipitation26mm
7 days
36mm
9 days
53mm
9 days
58mm
10 days
116mm
13 days
48mm
6 days
39mm
5 days
34mm
4 days
26mm
4 days
34mm
6 days
32mm
6 days
22mm
6 days
Sunshine7.9h
☀︎ 82%
9.1h
☀︎ 85%
10.1h
☀︎ 84%
10.9h
☀︎ 82%
11.7h
☀︎ 81%
13.0h
☀︎ 87%
13.1h
☀︎ 89%
12.3h
☀︎ 90%
11.2h
☀︎ 90%
9.7h
☀︎ 87%
8.5h
☀︎ 85%
7.8h
☀︎ 83%
WindW · 16 km/hW · 17 km/hW · 16 km/hW · 17 km/hW · 16 km/hW · 16 km/hW · 16 km/hW · 15 km/hW · 15 km/hW · 15 km/hW · 15 km/hSW · 16 km/h
Humidity (%)61%61%61%58%64%52%50%50%47%53%57%56%
Day length9.7h10.7h12.0h13.3h14.4h15.0h14.7h13.7h12.4h11.1h10.0h9.4h
Events & Festivals
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Bolder Boulder 10K
Boulder Creek Festival
Boulder International Film Festival (BIFF)
Colorado Shakespeare Festival
CU Boulder Homecoming/Family Weekend
Downtown Boulder Fall Fest
Lights of December Parade
Taste of Boulder
Events & Festivals
  • Bolder Boulder 10KsportsSignature event
    May· 500k+ visitors

    Held annually on Memorial Day in late May, the Bolder Boulder 10K is one of the largest road races in the world, drawing…

  • Boulder Creek Festivalfestival
    May· 50k+ visitors

    Taking place over Memorial Day weekend in late May, coinciding with the Bolder Boulder, this festival kicks off the summ…

  • Boulder International Film Festival (BIFF)cultural
    February, March· 5k+ visitors

    Taking place in late February or early March, when Boulder's weather is cold and often snowy, BIFF attracts filmmakers a…

  • Colorado Shakespeare Festivalcultural
    June, July, August· 5k+ visitors

    Running from June through August, during Boulder's beautiful summer months, this festival presents classic Shakespearean…

  • CU Boulder Homecoming/Family Weekendcultural
    October· 50k+ visitors

    Occurring in October, when Boulder's fall colors are often at their peak and the weather is cool and crisp, this weekend…

  • Downtown Boulder Fall Festfestival
    September· 50k+ visitors

    Held in September, when Boulder enjoys crisp, pleasant autumn weather, the Fall Fest celebrates the changing seasons. Th…

  • Lights of December Paradeholiday
    December· 5k+ visitors

    Held in early December, when Boulder is typically cold and potentially snowy, this festive parade ushers in the holiday…

  • Taste of Boulderfood wine
    September· 5k+ visitors

    Typically held in September, when Boulder's weather is ideal for outdoor events, the Taste of Boulder showcases the city…

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Boulder?

The best time to visit Boulder is July, September, August, June, with temperatures between 11 °C and 30 °C. The best month is July. July is low season.

What is the weather like in Boulder?

Boulder has a climate with an overall score of 5.5/10. Annual temperatures range from -9 °C to 30 °C.

What is the hottest month in Boulder?

The hottest month in Boulder is July, with average highs of 30 °C and lows of 15 °C.

What is the rainiest month in Boulder?

The rainiest month in Boulder is May, with an average of 116 mm of precipitation.